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Y519 EKR

2004 Kawasaki VN800

Red Petrol 805cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

37,692 mi
Last recorded37,692 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki VN80012,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY519 EKR
MakeKawasaki
ModelVN800
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine805cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 37,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 37,671 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2025 37,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 36,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 35,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 35,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 May 2022 32,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2021 30,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 26,543 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 26,058 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,185 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 24,185 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 23,810 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 23,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,149 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 21,753 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,753 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,113 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 10,336 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki VN800?

Based on 28,140 MOT tests across 2,110 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 299
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 187
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 160
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 112
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 101
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Y519 EKR is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800 in Red with a 805cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki VN800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 12,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki VN800 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y519 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki VN800 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki VN800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y519 EKR registered?

Y519 EKR is a 2004 Kawasaki VN800, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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